Well 2012 is starting off not the best. I have been sick since New Years, but I just went to the doctor (again) today, so I hope things begin looking up for me. On the other hand, at the end of 2011, I made what turned into one of my favorite scrapbooks. Unfortunately, I made [...]
We’re still working through our Christmas Countdown, which we’ve done for the last few years. I like to change it up each year by adding new activities and things to do or see. This year I added the making of popcorn garland for the tree. It was very simple. Pop some plain popcorn, add a [...]
It’s not too often that we get to decorate the tree in shorts, but this year was quite warm when we were putting the tree up, so that’s what we did, tree and shorts. Everyone got in on the action, looking for prime spots, hanging their favorite ornaments, smiling at the memories each ornament brings. [...]
I didn’t know what I was looking for when I set off down the path of selling our old townhouse looking for greener pastures – more room to spread and play. I knew we needed it – all of us. What I didn’t realize how much we ALL needed it. If I wasn’t in love [...]
We just did a family Thanksgiving dinner this year, since we are still getting settled and unpacked in the new house. It was nice, with no pressure and I only made dishes I knew we’d like to have as leftovers. We got our usual Honey Baked ham and I added The Pioneer Woman’s Sweet Potatoes, [...]